The Plight of Yemen´s “Untouchables” The Plight of Dark-Skinned Yemenis who are Called “Al-Akhdam” or “Servants” AJ-Stream

They’re outcasts in Yemen, living in isolated communities. During the day they are street sweepers; at night they return to their homes in garbage-filled slums. Many of them joined the protests at Change Square, hoping the uprising would bring them a better life. But so far, nothing has changed. We examine the plight of dark-skinned Yemenis who are called “al-akhdam” or “servants”. Join us at 19:30 GMT.